Diagnóstico do abastecimento de água rural : assentamento Mineira, Distrito Aguaçu, Cuiabá-MT

Abstract

Access to potable water in rural areas is a matter of extreme importance, as the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics estimates that around 30.5 million people in these regions still do not have access to this essential resource. Given this context, a study was carried out in the rural community of Assentamento Mineira, located in the district of Aguaçú, in the municipality of Cuiabá-MT, in order to evaluate the conditions of the water supply systems used by local residents. The study used the PSA-AVALIA multicriteria tool to analyze and diagnose water safety in the two supply systems, considering steps such as collection, distribution, storage and domestic management. Factors such as the safety of the catchment source, the distribution network and adequate storage were taken into account, measuring the probability of occurrence of undesirable events and the severity of the consequences if they occur. The results obtained revealed the high risk and precariousness of both supply systems, highlighting the surface catchment system as the most worrying, due to the greater risk posed to end users. The capture of surface raw water, inadequate storage in water tanks and the use of dirty containers for handling and domestic consumption were identified as the main points of concern, due to the high potential for contamination and the significant risks to the health of consumers. . Based on these findings, the implementation of a safer water supply system was proposed, taking into account technical and economic feasibility criteria. This proposal aims to guarantee the quality of the water supplied to the community, reducing risks to consumers' health and improving the efficiency of the supply system. In summary, the study underscores the urgent need for improvements to the water supply systems in Assentamento Mineira in order to provide safe drinking water and improve the quality of life of local residents.